Never Lose Sight of Your ULTIMATE Artistic Goal!

[@TheAverageArtist]

I HATE clowns but LOVE your sticker set. :D

[@leonatsiara]

Thanks for making me laugh, you are funny...:-))

[@dinapugoy664]

Bitch me toOo sis

[@hunni_dew]

I love your art so so much, the rendering is gorgeous

[@rivqaswh]

chris, i was using your clown kids as one of my inspirations for a project im working on thats related to clowns. i knew it by pinterest and now im so happy that i found you and can tell you how impressive is your work. ty for showing it to the world, you truly changed my life ❤

[@josefschiltz2192]

I've only just noted that you draw the way that I used to, with a clenched hand. I was 'persuaded' out of it. I tried doing that again - over fifty years later - and found that I couldn't. You use the grip you're comfortable with and produce beautiful work. I've developed an essential tremor during the past few years, robbing me of the sheer enjoyment of drawing. This has led me to having to experiment around, yet I still have lost the control I once had. It just shows. Some teachers are pedantic in following hard and fast rules, as if you don't follow exactly the rules, there is an unforgivable breach of decorum.

[@Crosemyheart]

My fave's the last one! I've recently just got onto (I'm assuming for now) the right track on my artistic journey. I've always been distracted with different media to express my thoughts (i.e., one moment I'd think creating a comic would be great for my story, then I'll think I'll create a game then after that, just write a novel afterall) but now I've realized that what I actually wanted, what made me love art, was to simply illustrate stories. It doesn't have to be in comic form, in novel, or whatsoever. I want to be an artist good enough to tell a story from one image. Right now, I'm reforming my perspective in art and just practice the hell out of me, observe and absorb as much as I could from other artists while creating my own. I hope that one day I get every vision I have into my canvas. As simple as that but I've spent a lot of time learning new crafts that are different from what I initially wanted. Ending with subpar quality illustrations. I feel like I neglected the important part for too long, and I somehow regret it. Although, don't get me wrong, learning them wasn't a waste, I'm also glad I've experienced doing them. Thanks for this video! This makes me glad that I'm not alone in this kind of situation and that there's a lot of time left for me to be doing better.

[@joanneadeniyi5926]

I gotta tell you your art is very cool and fun which describes the word “whimsical” ❤🤩

[@misskaterinat]

Oh gosh, the boy with the bear ears is so cute! 💙

[@leisurelyarting]

Gurrlll what are you talking about!!! I love your works and those kind of greed that you have is the good kind that all artist should strive for👍🏻

[@benlin1526]

Holy crap your characters are amazing here. Your advice and experience make me realize a few things I should be doing in my everyday en devours; very helpful.

[@iriscompiet3551]

hearing you talk about comparing yourself and self sabotage it is all so very very relatable, thank you for talking about this. It's good to hear I'm not the only one, I've been beating myself up about all of this so much

[@6811hyperblossom]

I love the girl with glasses! :) I actually kinda like clowns, because similar to you, my mother had a lot of glass doll clowns on her shelves and as a kid they always looked so cute!!! I had just finished a circus piece a few weeks ago, but your clown stickers are so adorable that it makes me want to do more circus characters and more with the environment now! ^.^

[@ThePointedPaintbrush]

Personally, I'm not a big fan of heavily made-up clowns because I feel if I can't see someone's face and true emotions, I can't trust them. For the same reason, I also am very wary of mascots, amusement park characters, and people in masks XD My friends and family tease me about it all the time, lol. But I love _your_ clowns! They have really cute trustworthy faces! I loved that you spoke on this topic, as I feel it is something all artists have to ponder often. I personally think that if as an artist you do what you love to do really well and keep on your personal track, then the right opportunities will pop up. Knowing what opportunities are worth taking in order to stay on that path is the hardest thing. Especially when lots of them aren't necessarily bad things to do, they just aren't building blocks for what you ultimately desire. I always love to see the pieces that an artist has made of their personal compulsion. I'm a sucker for sincerity, even though the other stuff is fun too :) You're doing amazing work, Chris!

[@thaisfranca4394]

dumbo is actually one of my favorite all time disney movies

[@wildersabine]

The stickers turned out great! I like the girl with glasses and the one with the long hair behind her.

[@brendawillems792]

Very very cute little clowns!!

[@bananaboi]

o my god what EXCELLENT clownery !!! your use of watercolor is so vintage-american like! im so glad there's another artist who appreciates the aesthetics of clowns too! :D

[@Astharia]

There is this concept that some people tend to set themselves up for failure instead of success. And that means one needs to make more conscious decissions with that in mind and maybe rethink goals to make them more achievable

[@atelier_nona]

Your art style is one of the most unique ones out there, I think! Adorable, whimsical and so cute! Your characters remind me of porcelain figurines or dolls! The stickers turned out great! Very vintage-y looking 💕

[@PapertoThread]

Your thoughts and feelings are SO relatable! I am a self sabotaging, yes person as well. I know better but somehow always end up in a predicament where I am kicking myself. Thank you for sharing. This helped me to see that I need try to do more of the things that are important to me and that I need to be ok with saying no more. I absolutely adore the clowns! They were all amazing!💜

[@PapertoThread]

Oh and my favorite is the cute little clown with the glasses!

[@cindyjostevens7403]

You are a SUPER AMAZING artist!!!

[@zrayalee6920]

Just the type of message I needed right now. So glad I came across this video. Thank you!

[@katarinasakoschek5394]

You are so talented and I can sense how genuine you are. I can see your focus lies in improving your technique and not obsessing over the attention that comes with it. Amazing work!

[@byeorih3611]

Watching you paint made me want to paint so badly right now. I love your videos. Please do not stop. :3 I felt the same way about signing up too much and did not have any time for myself.

[@merissacherie]

Wow! I'm happy to have come across this video! Your clown kiddos are sooo cute! You got a new subscriber.

[@iron2542]

I love them all and my favorite is the blue ponytail girl because she reminds me of a vanilla cupcake with rainbow sprinkles

[@drowsy8750]

i freaking love these stickers

[@MissMarck]

I'm so glad to hear your thoughts! I always feel guilty when I "resent" work or when I turn work down, but I can't just keep saying yes to things because of money or exposure. I need to take on work that aligns with who I want to be!

[@MeowMeowKapow]

Man. So much of this speaks to me. I’m also an artist and KZbinr and my channel is one of my highest priorities but I keep taking on more and more and more than I can actually handle and I’ve worn myself so far down that I’m physically and mentally able to do so much less. I’ve done cons and whatnot IN ADDITION to my normal schedule, rather than making healthy room around my schedule for it. I’ve started making classes on Skillshare IN ADDITION to my normal uploads and it’s making sitting at my computer to edit feel more and more intimidating and stressful. I’m not taking enough time to not only rest and refill my tank, but also to make healthy time and schedules for the things that I really want and *need* to do. For me, your video really came at the exact right time because I’m struggling with a really big depression right now in addition to loading on the stress of meeting my upload deadlines this week. I’ve been debating taking a super small break this week and maybe next week to actually work on just Skillshare (that’s my bread and butter so it needs to be the non-negotiable) and.....I kind of feel like you’ve given me that final little sliver of..... approval. Saying it’s okay to prioritize and maybe take a step back if you’re taking too many steps all at once. Thank you. Hope your con goes well and is worth all the ridiculous amounts of con prep stress cuz gosh....the con prep problems are REAL. =>.

[@elisamilan]

I am so happy you are candid with your troubles. This is exactly what's happening to me right now and I am very unhappy now that I stop to think about it. I also love that your ultimate goal is simple. Mine is as well and I was starting to think it wasn't good enough. So, thank you for sharing.

[@YThates]

My earliest memory is when I was 5. I also REALLY loved pinocchio and clowns. My very very first dream in life was to be a clown. My mother when she was younger had been a rhythmic gymnastic pre-olympics but she trained me to do cool tricks with yo-yos inspired by her training and she took me to the circus in town almost every day that whole summer. I remember on my birthday the main clown/host let me ride and play with his favorite elephant as part of the performance and it was the most magical summer of my life. I thought of owning my own circus or being a contortionist and one of those pyromaniac performers but I ended up getting too into drawing to follow along with that...and I don't even draw clowns habitually...Ah well! ^u^ Your artwork makes me so happy I just used an emoji I havent used since I was a preteen! I can't wait to be able to buy merch from you.

[@jennymay4720]

Staying focused on what you want to do is calming. Good luck Chris.

[@makenabrooks3865]

So so cute! I really love the boy with the star 🌟 on his face. You are so inspiring. ♥

[@artygilly3777]

Oh my gosh these are fantastic, I love the third one myself. I struggled with this for 20 years doing weekly craft fairs so when I retired I promised myself a couple of years to discover who I was now and where I wanted to go with my art. At 71 I’m just having FUN. I am doing a small market in Dec but sharing a table with a friend so I don’t end up with all that stress again. Maybe that’s the answer for a lot of you. Gilly x

[@njclawsart]

My fave is the girl with the big round glasses. I love the merry mischievous expression she has.

[@liesbethverbeke1817]

these clowns are adorable! love the one with the glasses the most. thank you for this lovely video.

[@shannagentner940]

Those are gorgeous!!!!

[@rachaelnarimalla]

Your videos are so inspiring and I learn so much from each one. 4 years at Sheridan for Illustration, and I just want to learn from you. Thank you so much for taking the time to make videos 💕

[@lauramt309]

Ive been feeling really discouraged with my artwork not receiving a lot of recognition online. It's made me lose focus as to why I'm creating art in the first place .. which was never to get the most likes but rather to improve and create work that i can be proud of! really enjoyed this video! :) it definitely was helpful ♡

[@creekkidart7554]

i see u with your fancy magic transition between stickers. But yes, TOTALLY relateable. Hearing you talk about these dumb brain struggles too makes me feel less like a crazy person. I had a similar Art Crisis this past week about retrying to figure out my goals and also the things and ways i like to draw. It's so easy to look at other peoples art that have a following already and go "should i be doing that?" for you, people are following you because we like your art work already so you should do what you like to do , because we're already here for that.

[@aleicblack8053]

I really, really dislike clowns, but your sticker set is so cute and amazing!! I absolutely love all your clowns!!! If I had to choose one of them it would be the girl with the glasses smiling.

[@delilahamiano7751]

One of the hardest lesson to learn for people that are very creative like you that everyone wants apart of, is standing strong and holding yourself to using two letters. " NO"

[@anyastraka-conway3653]

I can relate to literally everything you've said in this video! ;__; I think my favorite clown is the same as yours, but I also really like the girl on the top, second spot. They're all so cute!!

[@damajewels3606]

They are all beautiful. My favorite one is the one with glasses.💜💜💜

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Your honesty is refreshing, and I really admire your willingness to share your struggles with us!

[@bennyclement01]

I just love the boy with the teddy bear ears with a blue star on his face.

[@ginasartcorner5686]

Oh my gosh, they are absolutely adorable! Love the designs. Now these are clowns that I love

[@egobang0716]

This video popped up in my recommended right when I needed to hear something like it. Thank you so much for reminding me about my own artistic goal, instead of getting caught up in what everyone else is doing.

[@rociocruz1051]

I love clowns and yours are lovely😍😍

[@AndreaNowak777]

Not a fan of clowns as an adult, but I do love your set. Very fun and colorful. I think I watched the movie Poltergeist and IT (both from the 80's) at a young age, and since then slowly hated clowns. Funny thing is, I would still watch those movies. IT is one of my favorites. What is wrong with me??? LOL!! I am totally looking forward to the new live version Dumbo movie coming out soon. I think it looks fabulous. I do love your work. Keep sharing your future art, it is very inspiring!!

[@cynthiabarrera9617]

My story as well. I understand you too well. We have to learn to let go of our own expectations and just enjoy the process. I always try to remember something I read: "better done than perfect" :) I love your art and I think you are an awesome artist!

[@sparklinglemon-limepop8442]

The clowns are so CUTE!!! Love their expressions!! And of course your art style!!

[@NeonKuma]

The glasses girl is my fave, sooo cute!

[@petronellamerrick740]

Just love it

[@PurifiedVeins]

I love the stickers! Honestly I really love the clown aesthetic growing up I weirdly loved those “dummy’s” and eerie things since I was exposed to coraline, and other Tim burton movies etc. I’m probably gonna buy them in the next few days!

[@andrewwalden7180]

So so beautiful!!

[@dameambroisy2022]

I love it!!!! So cute !!!

[@daiueda3052]

Everything thing you said about being a yes man aligned with so much of what I'm feeling right now! Thank you so much for making this video, it made me take a step back and realize I'm not doing things for the sake of making myself happy, but to try and make money and become known. I'm going to do the things I want from now on, and people can like it or leave it!

[@SeaNako]

Wow the topic for this video is extremely relatable right now. I'm actually currently prepping for a con and feel so overwhelmed and anxious since I want to make new merch like zipper pouches, new buttons or stickers and maybe even some tote bags. I'm also trying to think of what new items or charms I can make to possibly get more customers. I find that this pressure that I place on myself gets to a point where I'm like "No, I'm not doing this anymore" or I get extremely nervous in thinking "Oh my, what happens if none of this even sells!" I want to try to figure out what my true artistic goals are now, especially after listening to this. I feel like I lost track on what my goals really are; especially when I have to sometimes always think "Okay, what is the new thing to make." I wish you luck on achieving your goals and at the convention too~! Btw I like the second to last one, its extremely cute.

[@Ivyworks81]

Love the Alfalfa hair clown as well, so, so cute!! And howdy from Ottawa! Bear maker here, wishing I had even a fraction of your talent with watercolours 😊

[@apocalypse_frau]

They’re all wonderful. I love clowns, love your style and aesthetic, and I hope that you aren’t completely sold out before 10/1. They’re a must have.

[@KieraJo]

I think my favorite one is the last one with the glasses--so cute! I love your style and your aesthetic even though I don't have an affinity for clowns.

[@ranasafi4858]

The stickers are super cuteeee

[@teazombie]

Bear ears and stars are my favorites :) They're all lovely though, your art is so peaceful.

[@leviticusrott]

I think my favorites are the first one and the boy with the teddy bear ears!

[@erym7483]

I love the ponytail one too and the first one! I have this same problem, and I self-sabotage myself at every level. I remember when I was learning/studying I would draw in straight lines where everyone else was using curves and I wanted to be like them. I wanted to do certain fan art or do topics because they were popular and they never lined up with my art goal so it was a struggle. I still fight with myself over the straight/planar lines when studying or just drawing in general but I'm slowly learning to just focus on what I want. (My self sabotage goes so deep as to second guessing marks I'm making...) It's hard when all the popular artists are doing enamel pins/stationary/stickers and you want to join in and it's just so hard. I'm going to try to just be a hermit for a moment and not look at how other artists do things and focus on me and then come back.

[@sarahsscribblings590]

I was literally talking yesterday to my family how I was struggling with this, so perfect time for this video, thank you for letting me know I'm not alone!

[@jennymay4720]

I love your way of drawing. It's great.

[@sweetheartcool7929]

I like your art is so cool and also the coloring...

[@isabelmagnolia5070]

Love your art work, your very creative. The clowns are amazing, I love the contradiction of creepy but cute. Lovely video to watch and listen to.

[@yayoatmeal]

Me: i am overwhelmed by tasks Also me: i just joined a volunteer orchestra as a novice violinist and we have a concert in 6 weeks! Also me: don’t forget those commissions!

[@_justmishy]

> listening to this while I work on merch for a convention in a month hitting me on a personal level lol

[@addisynbostic9471]

I’ve never been a huge fan of clowns, but I love these stickers! They’re so cute ❤️ my favorite is the girl with stars in her hair. I relate to what you talked about( a lottt) as well, and it’s kind of relief knowing I’m not the only one who feels that way. I hope you’re having a good week Chris!

[@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel]

this I had so much feels. I wanted your percent of greed that conventions take a lot out of you and our distraction to your true artistic goals. And the choice of Lyendecker and Sergeant, same goes here. I wish you the best on your artistic goals and all the best of the both of us. great ep

[@MeeCha]

Girl, I didn't even know I needed this message. Thank you for keeping it honest and real! Also, loooove the way you painted the clown skin! They are GLOWING.

[@books2art203]

I understand the urge of wanting to do so much more than you have time for. You're dealing with it a lot better than I am or at least you're getting a lot more done lol Just don't burn yourself out. As for the clowns, all of them are adorable but if I had to pick one it would be the last one with the glasses. I love her expression and colors.

[@kaitlynbignami8136]

I’m not a huge fan of clowns, HOWEVER your designs are adorable and 100% lovable. I love your style!!!!

[@eleishamayignacio675]

Your art style is so beautiful!!

[@Ink.-]

The entire bottom row is my favourite😍. I just spent my lunch 1/2 hour watching this. Keep up the good work!!

[@benjaminacuna8013]

The bear boy is my fave one he’s adorable

[@SunshineSuzieQ]

Love your videos! My favorite sticker is the girl with glasses 😄

[@adamkovacs5883]

Oh my these are so lovely! I like the blue ponytailed the most (because she reminds me of Penelope from wreck it Ralph) and the 2 next to it the 2nd and then the rest 😊 😍 looking forward to see more beauties from you! Inspired me to jump into painting! 🤗

[@lUCREST]

I shall stare at ur art so i may absorb some also.... i am very addictive to ur sketches

[@Nekkas]

They look so cute and colourful!! I saw them on your instagram and had to come watch! 👍🏻

[@ramizahmed461]

Awesome art stickers

[@saschamudge2311]

Your work is stunning, I love all these clowns the first being my favourite ❤️

[@jaymieburton2971]

im IN LOVEEE with these and i cant get enough of your style!!

[@Halo2glitchlover22]

I’m another one of those people that hate clowns, but I really love these!! Haha I just really love your art in general :)

[@eva810314]

I love your art works!!!!! They are so cute and I learn a lot from you!! Thank you very much!

[@fenx57]

Que maravillosa artista. 🤩

[@teenytinykittenbeans]

Your stickers look beautiful! I really like all of the crying clowns. :) They give it a twist.

[@megbreiter6314]

I like the tearful green haired boy clown and the angry red head boy clown best...but all are fun!!

[@imagechild]

I really really love the little one with the glasses! (though I adore the aesthetic of them all, and your painting is so inspiring)

[@momgib2000]

Love your honesty! I feel as if I've never lived up to my full potential either ... cause I self-sabotage too. I have like 3 fabulous days a month and feel as if I'm swimming upstream the rest of the time. But man... can get a lot done those three days lol!

[@rocketbabe1991]

guilty as well of self-sabotage! everything she said hit the nail on the head, so many times I find myself mentally/emotionally drained from all of the consecutive social events I signed myself up for when I was in a "social and preppy" state of mind.

[@Justme_247]

I love the one in the thumbnail wìth glasses!

[@heyfaye5290]

I love all the stickers and enjoyed watching the process. ive been having an art block but now I feel very inspired to draw!

[@sainttropez4595]

I love that you can complete pieces only using watercolor that’s a goal of mine. My fave clown would have to be the one with the bear ears it was tough to pick they’re all so cute 😩

[@xMicoMemeex]

I love clowns 🤡 specially the creepy ones 😍😍 your art is so beautiful, I can’t decide which one I like the most, they all got so much personality 😍❤️ my mom collected clowns when I was a child 😊👍❤️

[@akhtung1]

very pretty stickers

[@martawisniewska2130]

I love these drawings sooo much😍😍😍😢your art syle is so amazing , beautiful andddd CUTEEE!!

[@kimsiang2919]

i wouldnt say i like clowns lol but these are so adorable and cool. also thx u for this video, i really need it right now. im also getting distracted or allowing myself to get distracted by other things that leads me off my ultimate goal like hanging out and accepting job offers that im not interested in as well. thx u so much for waking me up and put me back in focus on the things that i actually need to work on. ☺️😊